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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...8226; Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership...
... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...8226; Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership...
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....exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your computer. If this is a program...
....exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your computer. If this is a program...
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... may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on the device icon. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and...
... may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on the device icon. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and...
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... a RAID 1 array fails, you want to include in the array. 9 Click Finish. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to the hard drive...
... a RAID 1 array fails, you want to include in the array. 9 Click Finish. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any data you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to the hard drive...
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... the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears...
... the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears...
Setup Guide
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...alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. To launch the ...from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station™, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell ...
...alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. To launch the ...from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station™, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell ...
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...: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to complete the upgrade. 45 Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage... take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. then, shut down your computer based on the...
...: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to complete the upgrade. 45 Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage... take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. then, shut down your computer based on the...
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.... INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall desktop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your... computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the...
.... INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall desktop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your... computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the...
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...information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 580 Processor Types Intel® Pentium® Intel Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Computer Information System chipset Intel H57 58 Drives ...ROM, SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, or Blu-ray Disc™ combo drive one 3.5-inch FlexBay two 3.5-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view ...
...information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 580 Processor Types Intel® Pentium® Intel Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Computer Information System chipset Intel H57 58 Drives ...ROM, SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, or Blu-ray Disc™ combo drive one 3.5-inch FlexBay two 3.5-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view ...
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non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Basic Specifications Video Integrated Discrete Audio Type Intel GMA HD PCI Express x16 card (optional) integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio Communications Wireless (optional) PCI Express Wi-Fi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n Modem (optional) PCI modem 59 Memory Connectors four internally-accessible DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type DDR3 DIMM;
non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Basic Specifications Video Integrated Discrete Audio Type Intel GMA HD PCI Express x16 card (optional) integrated 7.1 channel, High Definition Audio Communications Wireless (optional) PCI Express Wi-Fi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n Modem (optional) PCI modem 59 Memory Connectors four internally-accessible DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type DDR3 DIMM;
Comprehensive Specifications
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... your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Intel H57 Processor Type Inspiron 580 Memory Memory connector Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations supported Computer Information System chipset • Intel® Pentium® •... 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 580: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region.
... your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Intel H57 Processor Type Inspiron 580 Memory Memory connector Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations supported Computer Information System chipset • Intel® Pentium® •... 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 580: Comprehensive Specifications This document provides information that you may vary by region.